Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

From UCF’s music program to a thriving career in Chicago, Amber Farish ’13 shares how community, versatility and a love of making music together shaped her path as a performer and educator.

Assistant Professor of Jazz Drums McClenty Hunter Jr. performed on “Without Further Ado, Vol. 1,” the GRAMMY Award-winning album by the Christian McBride Big Band.

UCF Music alumni Christian Snedeker ’24 and Daniel Tenbusch ’24 serve as associate and assistant music directors and musicians for Theatre UCF’s production of Richard Bean’s wild farce, One Man, Two Guvnors. Read all about the collaboration and more in the interview with Snedeker, below. What’s the backstory of how Narrative came to be a […]

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matt Palm attended the final dress rehearsal of One Man, Two Guvnors to review Theatre UCF’s production. He praised the cast’s comedic performances and the creative team’s bold yet balanced design choices.

UCF will celebrate alongside community partner Orlando Family Stage (OFS) as the theatre marks its 100th anniversary. 

Students, faculty, staff and alumni from UCF have been recognized by Matthew J. Palm in the Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025.

Peter Weishar named among creative leaders redefining the themed experience industry.

University of Central Florida scientists are analyzing saliva from dementia patients to learn how music supports aging brains.

A UCF alum and themed experience expert shares five key insights every student should know about storytelling.

Led by Jeff Rupert, UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, recently dropped its 9th studio album, Unbridled, to high acclaim. The dynamic album, released on Flying Horse Records, is a collaboration with legendary saxophonist and educator George Garzone. In a review for Paris-Move, Thierry De Clemensat praised the band’s fearless curiosity and […]